Finding the Third Proportional to 53,952 and 79,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 53,952 and 79,104 is: 115,981.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,952 : 79,104 = 79,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,952/79,104 = 79,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,952x = 79,104 × 79,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,952x = 6,257,442,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 6,257,442,816/53,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 115,981.67
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